Motions & Merits

University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law 

From the Archives: October 2025

The Case of Contracts

Law professor Emily Houh traces her unexpected journey into contract law, revealing its deep roots in moral philosophy and its modern relevance to equity, social justice, and economic power in marginalized communities.

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Motions and Merits invites prospective and current students, alumni, partners, and employers to engage in dialogue with the extended University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law community. Motions and Merits offers reflections, commentary, and storytelling rooted within one of the nation’s oldest and most enduring law schools, while exploring the issues that shape modern legal practice.